over voltage? my alternator plug came off and I still raced it for 3 autox runs and it was fine after. I reconnected the plug when it cooled down

 

Sucks I’m looking for a ETs downpipe for sale either open dump I know they don’t make the anymore.

 

I found I have a bad exhaust leak on my downpipe has a hole

 

Yeah, over voltage is what shop said. So, new ECU that makes a bunch of my plans obsolete. Anyone need new EvoX MAP sensor? Or AEM WBO2? Or stock MR gauges with wiring harness...there's more...

 

crap, more to worry about. fingers crossed with my autozone alternator

 

I'm very much looking at protection for future, seems there's a few ways to go about it.

 

Any suggestions for a downpipe would cerakoting protect dp from rusting and keep somewhat of heat too?

 

I might want that MAP sensor for going SD. pm me

 

parked it up for the winter

 

Dropped my Evo8 off at Evolution Dynamics for an engine refresh. I’m the original owner and only have 125k miles on it but felt it was finally time to have work done that was beyond my ability from my garage.

Stage 2 block, transmission rebuild, new turbo, new clutch, etc. Target is still DD with 500whp because it is still my primary vehicle. 😁

 

I like Jet-Hot's 2000 degree coating.

 

Hell YEAh! Keep us posted on what you end up doing and the power levels you were able to obtain! (I can see a dual map, maybe?)

 

Will do. I already had it on a flex setup but maxed out on the stock turbo. 😁

 

What made you decide it was time to rebuild it?
Were you having any issues? Bad leakdown or compression test?

Just kind of wondering as most of us would just throw a new turbo on it and see what the stock block will do lol.

 

I had a few things leading me to the decision.
- I had a gates pump leak from the shaft after 1yr usage, and replaced with another gates that started leaking after a month so was worried of head lift. I had no other signs of gasket issues though and I’m using head studs. If I kept driving without replacing the pump it would make a coolant mess.
- My 5th gear synchro was just starting to show signs of wear at high rpm shifts from 4 to 5.
- I have 30k on my current clutch, but that could have lasted longer.
- I did a wet compression test (1-4). 169, 142, 160, 169.
- Leak down pointed to head issues. Was hearing some air between cylinders, so I didn’t spend any more time diagnosing further. At minimum head has to be fixed, milled and new gasket.

I already had a new OEM water pump ready and other parts for the future upgrades so just decided to go “all-in”. I am the original owner and plan on keeping it forever so I try to keep it in super good shape. Winter in Arkansas is a good time to be without my car also.